Velux blind fitting in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional velux blind fitting help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable windows & draught proofing services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Velux blind fitted properly to your roof window - blackout for bedrooms, light-filtering for living spaces. Brackets secured, operation smooth, job done.
### Take Control of Your Loft Light
Roof windows are **amazing for natural light**. Also amazing for turning your loft into an oven in summer and an early-morning alarm clock when the sun comes up at 5am.
The solution? Proper blinds, fitted to the exact window code, operating smoothly.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Velux blackout blinds are genuinely blackout - unlike curtains that always let light creep in. For loft bedrooms and kids' rooms, they're worth every penny.
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### Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Struggle | |--------------|-----------------| | Brackets fitted square and secure | Wonky brackets, blind catches and sticks | | Smooth operation from day one | Needs forcing, fabric bunches up | | Correct code verified before fitting | Wrong blind ordered, doesn't fit | | Fitted safely without drama | Ladder gymnastics and swearing |
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### What's Involved
**🔧 The Process**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check** | Verify window code matches blind code | | **Fit brackets** | Brackets secured to window frame accurately | | **Install blind** | Blind clipped in, operation tested | | **Adjust** | Tension adjusted, smooth travel confirmed |
**📦 Pricing Guide**
| Job | Time | You'll Pay | |-----|------|------------| | Single Velux blind | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | 2 blinds (same loft) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | 3+ blinds | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Doesn't include blind cost - just fitting.*
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### Blind Types I Fit
**Blackout blinds** - Total darkness, perfect for bedrooms
**Roller blinds** - Light filtering, still gives privacy
**Pleated blinds** - Top-down or bottom-up operation, very versatile
**External blinds** - For serious sun control (less common, specialist job)
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Loft bedroom too bright** - blackout blinds let you sleep past sunrise
✅ **Too hot in summer** - blinds make a massive difference to heat buildup
✅ **New loft conversion** - finish it properly with blinds fitted
✅ **Bought blind yourself** - just need someone to fit it safely
Why Choose Us for Velux blind fitting in Ottery St Mary?
Perfect fit to your window code
Brackets fitted securely
Smooth operation guaranteed
Blackout or light-filtering options
What to Expect
### Step 1: Window Code Check First thing I do is open your Velux window and check the code on the metal plate. This confirms the blind you've got (or plan to buy) will fit. ### Step 2: Bracket Fitting Brackets get fitted to the window frame - this needs to be accurate so the blind operates smoothly. I use the Velux instructions but add a bit of common sense from fitting hundreds of them. ### Step 3: Install & Test Blind clips into brackets, I test the operation (up, down, various positions), adjust the tension if needed. You'll see it working smoothly before I pack up.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🛏️ **Loft bedrooms:** Blackout blinds are a game-changer for sleep quality, especially with kids. Devon summer sunrises are stupidly early - your 5am wake-up problem disappears. **Multiple windows?** I'll do them all in one visit. Makes sense to get the loft sorted in one go rather than spreading it out. **Already bought the blind?** Loads of people buy them online to save money, then realize fitting them in a loft involves ladders and awkward angles. I'm fine with that - bring your blind, I'll fit it. **Old Exeter loft conversions?** I've fitted blinds in some properly tight loft spaces with dodgy access and low headroom. If you can get up there, I can probably fit your blind.
Frequently Asked Questions about Velux blind fitting in Ottery St Mary
Do I need to buy a Velux-branded blind?
Velux-branded ones fit perfectly because they're made for specific window codes, but they're expensive. Generic alternatives exist and work fine - I can advise on both options depending on your budget and requirements.
Can you fit blackout blinds in loft bedrooms?
Yes - blackout blinds are brilliant for loft bedrooms, especially kids' rooms where you want proper darkness for sleep. Velux blackout blinds actually work, unlike those curtains that let light in round the edges.
How do you know which blind fits my window?
Every Velux window has a code stamped on the metal plate at the top (e.g., GGL MK04). The blind needs to match that exact code. I'll check it before ordering/fitting to make sure it's right.
What if I've already bought the blind?
Perfect - as long as it's the right code for your window, I'll fit it for you. Most people buy the blind themselves and just need someone to install it properly without falling off a ladder in the loft.
How long does fitting take?
One blind is usually 30-45 minutes. Multiple blinds in the same loft I can do quicker because I'm already set up. Access and loft space make a difference too.
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